History On Tap: Reflections Through Time

History on Tap: reflections through time
When
June 18, 2026
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Event Type

Reflections Through Time: Mirrors in the Putnam Museum Collection

Every third Thursday, join us for History on Tap, an evening of fascinating talks on a variety of topics, best enjoyed with a cold brew or your favorite beverage in hand.

On June 18, step “through the looking glass” for an engaging conversation exploring the intriguing, and sometimes “magical”, history of mirrors. Drawing from artifacts in the Putnam Museum collection, this program will take you on a journey through time, revealing what people used to see their reflections before the invention of silvered glass and how mirrors have reflected the cultures and resources of their eras.

We’ll also take a closer look at modern glass mirrors, including one remarkable piece that was hidden inside a Putnam Museum wall for more than 40 years.

 

Thursday, June 18th

Drinks at 5 PM (Cash Bar with snacks)
Speaker at 5:30 PM

History on Tap is now Pay What You Can, Pay What It’s Worth—join us for an evening of history, conversation, and community!

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The Putnam Museum will

CLOSE EARLY ON APRIL 18.

We will close early Saturday, April 18 at 3 pm for a private event. Join us Sunday for regular hours.

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather

We plan resume normal hours on Tuesday (3/17). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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